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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.03, 1,186.62 and 461.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.03, 1,186.62 and 461.77 is: 692.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.03 : 1,186.62 = 461.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.03/1,186.62 = 461.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.03x = 1,186.62 × 461.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.03x = 547,940.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,940.82/791.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.69

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